About

We are responsible for evaluation and promotion of ways to increase blood safety in order to reduce the frequency of TTID. Our members participate in the following subgroups:

1) Bacteria

2) Parasites

3) Virology

4) Prions/Transmissible spongiform encephalopathy (TSE)

5) Surveillance, Risk Assessment & Policy (SRAP)

The latest findings based on literature reviews as well as member's experiences are also discussed. And we bring together scientific experts, company representatives and members from leading institutions and regulatory authorities.

Our Chairperson is Michael Busch.

Activities

We participate in subgroups and attend 1-2 day WP meetings linked to ISBT Congresses. Our subgroups develop and execute various surveys and laboratory experiments, analyse data with the intention to publish. Our subgroups discuss issues by conference call and in person. We sponsor Travel Awards and are launching a mentoring and training program for early/mid-career investigators, particularly from resource-limited countries.

Joining the WP

Applicants for membership must have a documented interest in TTID and preferably be involved in TTID surveillance or research. Equal representation of all world regions is a priority; we currently have over 90 members from ~30 different countries.

Employees from pharmaceutical companies are only able to join as Corporate Sponsors.